Our Lady's Wasps

Inspection of Our Lady's Wasps Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Wash Lane, Latchford, Warrington WA4 1JD

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This provision meets requirements

n The manager has a clear understanding of her role and responsibility to keep children safe from harm. She ensures that the procedures for referring concerns about a child's welfare are well embedded. The manager is alert to the indicators that a child or family may be at risk of being drawn into extreme behaviours. She supports her staff to keep their safeguarding and child protection knowledge up to date. n The procedures for supervision, coaching and mentoring for staff are in place. Staff receive feedback on their performance to help them to develop their knowledge and skills further. The manager supports staff to identify and access training that best reflects the needs of children they are caring for. This helps staff to provide quality care and education to children. n The manager has a good understanding of how to plan and implement a broad and interesting curriculum. She considers children's individual needs and stages

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This provision meets requirements

of development when deciding what they need to learn next. Robust procedures for monitoring children's development means that staff are able to swiftly identify and address any gaps in learning. n The manager has high expectations for children's behaviour. She implements clear rules and boundaries and explains how she teaches children to understand these. Strategies for managing episodes of negative behaviour are shared with parents. This means children benefit from consistency and continuity in their care. n High focus is placed on supporting children to learn about healthy lifestyles and choices. The manager discusses the support offered to parents around healthy packed lunches and oral health. The outdoor area is equipped to provide children with lots of opportunities to climb and exercise their large muscles. Good hygiene practices, such as handwashing, are a consistent part of the daily routine. This helps children to learn about self-care and the importance of good

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2551882 Local authority Warrington Inspection number 10215750 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 20 Number of children on roll 37 Name of registered person Wasps Care Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 07929225584 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Our Lady's Wasps registered in 2019. The setting employs 10 members of childcare staff. Of these, four hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. The setting opens Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm, during term time. The out-of- school club runs from 7.30am to 9am and from 3pm to 6pm. The pre-school runs from 9am to 3pm. The pre-school provides funded early education to three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the pre-school received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the managers and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the pre-school. n The manager gave the inspector a tour of the pre-school and discussed how the provision is organised. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The manager showed the inspector documentation to demonstrate the suitability of staff.

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We carried out this inspection under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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Inspection activities

15 June 2022 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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